Aimée Beekman (née Malla; born 20 April 1933) is an Estonian writer noted in her country for several books said to present realistic depictions of modern life.[1] Amongst her works is the controversial Valikuvõimalus (English: An Opportunity for Choice), which involves a woman's unconventional attempt at family life.[2] She is a Merited Writer of the Estonian SSR (1978).[3]
Aimée Beekman | |
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| Born | Aimée Malla 20 April 1933 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Estonian |
| Nationality | Estonia |
| Alma mater | Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography |
| Period | Contemporary |
| Genres |
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| Subject | Modern society |
| Literary movement | Social realism |
| Years active | since 1956 |
| Notable works |
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| Notable awards | Estonian SSR State Prize |
| Spouse | Vladimir Beekman |
Personal life
editBorn in Tallinn, she was married to Vladimir Beekman.[3]
Novels
edit- Väikesed inimesed (1964)
- Kaevupeegel (1966)
- Valgete vareste parv (1967)
- Kartulikuljused (1968)
- Väntorel (1970)
- Keeluala (1971)
- Vanad lapsed (1972)
- Kuradilill (1973)
- Viinakuu (1975)
- Sugupuu (1977)
- Valikuvõimalus (1978)
- Tihnik (1980)
- Vabajooks (1982)
- Loobumisvõimalus (1985)
- Peavari (1989)
- Proovielu (2008)
- Ulavere (2009)
References
edit- ^ Romuald J. Misiunas; Rein Taagepera (1 January 1983). The Baltic States, Years of Dependence, 1940-1980. University of California Press. p. 236. ISBN 978-0-520-04625-2.
- ^ Marcel Cornis-Pope; John Neubauer (2010). History of the Literary Cultures of East-Central Europe: Types and stereotypes. John Benjamins Publishing. pp. 151–152. ISBN 978-90-272-3458-2.
- ^ a b "Aimée Beekman". Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary. University of Tartu. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
External links
edit- "Aimée Beekman". Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary. University of Tartu.